Medical Technology

Biocompatible. Traceable. Economical.

UDI or "Unique Device Identification" is based on ISO compliant standard codes, which must be specified on medical products for the purpose of traceability requirements. By scanning the code you can obtain information, such as the manufacturer's name, item reference or expiration date. This allows for error-free documentation and helps ensure patient safety.Laser marking machines create marks which are resistant to acids, cleaners and bodily fluids. As the surface structure remains unchanged, depending on the labelling process, surgical instruments can be kept clean and sterile easily. Even if implants remain inside the body for a long time, no materials from the label can detach themselves, which prevents harm to people."

Examples

Hearing aid with laser marked code

Laser marked scalpel

Laser marked hollow needle

Application examples of medical technology

Laser marking machines have already become a standard technology in many areas of the medical industry thanks to the many benefits it offers. These characteristics of the devices - based on the UDI (unique device identification) or MDR (medical device regulation) - are marked with the laser: Data Matrix codes containing batch numbers, production dates, serial numbers, manufacturer information, product information as well as markings that serve as an anti-counterfeiting measure.

Medical instruments

Surgical instruments

Orthopedic or trauma surgery implants

Plastic cannulas

Why should I buy a laser for marking medical instruments?

Hearing aid with laser marked code

Biocompatibility of laser markings: Laser markings are resistant to acids, cleaners and bodily fluids. As the surface structure remains unchanged depending on labelling process, no germs can grow within the markings. Even if implants remain inside the body for a long time, no materials from the label can detach themselves.Traceability: The marking contents remain legible (also electronically) even under heavy use and after hundreds of cleaning procedures. This means that the parts can be clearly tracked and identified.

Function and advantages of laser technology

Marking content: Traceability codes with dynamic contents

A wide range of different markings can be created from dynamic content without retooling or tool changes

Marking requirements in medical technology can be implemented easily thanks to flexible and intelligent software solutions.

Advantages of a Trotec laser

Intelligent and intuitive SpeedMark marking software that can process data from existing ERP systems and reproduce all dynamic contents in codes

Permanent labelling - important for traceability and quality assurance

In medical technology instruments are cleaned frequently and with aggressive chemicals. Laser markings remain unchanged during this process.

Laser markings are permanent and abrasion as well as heat and acid resistant.